CHARLES F. GONZALEZ

Wednesday

Mar 12, 2014 at 2:00 AM

February 13, 1936 - March 9, 2014

Lackawaxen, PA

Charles F. Gonzalez 78, of Lackawaxen, PA, a longtime resident of the area, died on Sunday, March 9, 2014 at Bon Secours Com. Hospital, Port Jervis, NY. The son of the late Mario and Gloria Stores De Los Santos Gonzalez, he was born Feb. 13, 1936 in New York, NY. He was married to Nelly Garcia Gonzalez for 44 years, she survives. Charles was a retired Senior Director for Off Track Betting, NYC, NY. He also worked for the Ohio Knife Company for many years as their Latin American salesman where he traveled extensively through South and Central America. He was also a licensed New York City Yellow Taxi Cab Driver and worked as a printer's apprentice for the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico in Manhattan. Charles was President of the New York City Off Track Betting Corporation. He was past president and member of the Citizens for Concerned Government, and past president and member of Hispanic Society. He was a volunteer for the Greely Fire Department in Lackawaxen, PA and also a security guard for Kittatinny Campgrounds (his favorite job he ever had).

A family statement reads: "Charles was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather. He loved his dogs. He organized many family gatherings, vacations and camping trips. He loved the outdoors and living up here in the country. He was avid Yankee fan, also enjoyed basketball. He enjoyed playing poker and dominos with family and friends. He will truly be missed as he was a big part of our family. His memory will live on in our hearts".

Survivors include: his wife Nelly, his four sons: Charles F. Gonzalez Jr. and his wife, Maggie of Teaneck, NJ, Robert Olacklin and his wife, Rose of Bronx, NY Joseph Martinez and his wife, Norma of Old Tappan, NJ and Christopher Gonzalez and his wife, Kelly of Yulan, NY; Nine grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and cousins. Charles is predeceased by his brother, Richard Gonzalez.

Friends are invited to call on Saturday, March 15, 2014 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Harrison-Rasmussen Funeral Home, 3412 Route 97, Barryville, NY 12719.